Pink And Tweed Make Me Happy Indeed

When working with a minimized wardrobe I have found that accessories and a few standout pieces can transform basics. Case in point is this outfit that I recently wore for an afternoon in Central Park. While I have worn these skinny jeans and silk shirt countless times together (last seen here,  here, here and here), the simple addition of a pink sweater and classic blazer made the combination feel fresh and new. 

To play up the transition into spring I paired the look with some of my favorite brown accessories including these amazing new flats from Everlane (so cute and SO comfortable and I can't wait to wear them with skirts and shorts). For a fun pop of color and to play up the lovely pink shade in the sweater I tied my vintage pink and cream Ralph Lauren silk scarf on my purse.   

White Silk Shirt: Everlane / Pink Cashmere Sweater: J. Crew / Jeans: LOFT / Blazer: Vintage Ralph Lauren / Shoes: Everlane / Purse: Vintage Gucci / Silk Scarf: Vintage Ralph Lauren

Until next time!

Monday Must-Have: A Great Brush

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I have a TON of very thick, very wavy, often unruly hair. Up until a few years ago, I struggled with finding a routine that worked day in and day out to keep my hair healthy, happy and frizz-free. Recently though I have honed in a few essentials that can turn any bad hair day into a great hair day. I'll share my in-depth hair routine from start to finish in a future post but for today's "Monday Must-Have" I want to rave about the importance of a great brush.

As you can imagine, I have tried countless brushes from drugstore to salon but have found that only two give me the results I want. The first is the cult classic Mason Pearson Handy Mixed Bristle Brush.  Before I tried this brush I assumed the hype was just that and failed to see how a brush costing upwards of $100 could make any difference but oh how wrong I was! Not only does this beautiful brush smooth flyaways and frizz, it gives my hair volume at the roots and perfect piecey separation at the ends. With this brush I can turn third day hair into a mass of smooth, volumized locks in a matter of minutes. Results aside, I also love and recommend this brush because the classic design and sturdy style are guaranteed to last for years with proper care. As you know, I always favor classic, well-made pieces that can stand the test of time and I feel like this brush is perfectly aligned with that ethos. I have had mine for a little over a year and it still looks and performs as if it were brand new. The second brush I can't live without is the Wet Brush. I use this primarily for brushing through my hair when its wet and the flexible bristles do an amazing job of obliterating tangles without ripping or split ends. All-in-all, I cannot recommend either of these brushes enough and have linked a few of both below for you to check out. 

Until next time, happy brushing!

Word On The Street: February 26, 2016

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Happy Friday! This week has been a great one and the sun is shining brightly today in celebration. To welcome the weekend Jason and I are planning a vacation with family to an exciting new location I've never been to. In preparation, I will be spending every waking moment pinning travel inspo left and right. In the meantime, the word on the street is.....

1. The Oscars are this weekend and in anticipation I am loving these flower girl interpretations of iconic Oscar gowns.

2. WhoWhatWear.com is absolutely killing it this week with relatable content like these tips for organizing your closet.

3. A while back I raved about a new $6 E.L.F. makeup brush that I was in love with so I was thrilled to see that I'm not the only one! 

4. In case you missed it, I am giving away a gorgeous vintage Tiffany & Co silk scarf as my way of thanking you for following along. It means so much to me and I can't thank you enough! 

Until next time, have a great weekend!

GIVEAWAY! Vintage Tiffany Silk Scarf - Closed

I am thrilled to announce that I am hosting my first giveaway as a way of saying "THANK YOU" for helping me achieve over 2,000 followers on Instagram! I can't even begin to tell you how much it means to me to have you following along, and I wanted to do something special to celebrate this exciting milestone.

When I started thinking about what I could offer that would not only represent this blog but also serve as something beautiful you could cherish forever it dawned on me that a luxurious vintage silk scarf was the only way to go. After all, silk scarves are my favorite accessory and this one is a beauty. So, if you are interested in the opportunity to win this lovely pink Tiffany & Co silk scarf please complete the application below and thank you again for joining along this exciting adventure with me! The winner will be announced March 4th. 

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Until next time, good luck!!